Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Bachleitner

Ronald W. Bachleitner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220340233
    Abstract: A snowmobile including a chassis, a main body panel, and a first trim panel. The main body panel is removably coupled to the chassis by way of a fastener assembly. The first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Michael A. HEDLUND, Ronald W. BACHLEITNER, Cameron D. FISHER, James E. ROGALA
  • Patent number: 11427283
    Abstract: A snowmobile including a hood, a hood cap connected to the hood, and a door, which together define a storage compartment. An antenna is mounted to an upper portion of the hood cap above a headlight. A main body panel is removably coupled to a chassis of the snowmobile by way of a fastener assembly. A first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile. A second trim is configured to be coupled to the main body panel in place of the first trim panel. The second trim panel has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness and extends a second distance from the side of the snowmobile that is different than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Edwards, Michael A. Hedlund, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Cameron D. Fisher, James E. Rogala
  • Publication number: 20210362807
    Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Joel R. Schildgen
  • Patent number: 11110994
    Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Joel R. Schildgen
  • Publication number: 20210188182
    Abstract: A snowmobile including a hood, a hood cap connected to the hood, and a door, which together define a storage compartment. An antenna is mounted to an upper portion of the hood cap above a headlight. A main body panel is removably coupled to a chassis of the snowmobile by way of a fastener assembly. A first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile. A second trim is configured to be coupled to the main body panel in place of the first trim panel. The second trim panel has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness and extends a second distance from the side of the snowmobile that is different than the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Michael A. HEDLUND, Ronald W. BACHLEITNER, Cameron D. FISHER, James E. ROGALA
  • Publication number: 20180237106
    Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Joel R. Schildgen
  • Publication number: 20030057755
    Abstract: An adjustable chair is disclosed which can be used in aircraft, motor homes, or the like. In an embodiment, the chair includes a seat mounted on a base such that the weight of the seat rests on roller ball assemblies disposed on a top surface of the base. The roller ball assemblies advantageously reduce friction between the seat and the base and improve translational and rotational adjustment of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Brandt, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Terry J. Szapa